INSIDER
The World Gives Japan’s Konbini Five Stars. Why Japan Only Gives Them Three
Why konbini are especially low rated plus the highest-rated chain in Japan (it's not who you think).
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INSIDER
FOOD
I Ate Edo-style Sushi for Less than $10 at a Japanese Train Station
Want to eat sushi like they ate it during the time of the shogun? A shop in Shinjuku Station is offering this…
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
How I Found Myself Locked in a Love Hotel
Many love hotels don't like it when you leave before your stay is up. Indeed, some older ones make sure you can't.
TRAVEL
Bunkitsu Tokyo: New, Sprawling Bookstore Cafe Is a Wonderland of Relaxation
The massive new bookstore, with over 100,000 books, offers three cafes where you can choose to hang out for an hour -…
NEWS
We Saw the Lupin III Kabuki, and So Should You!
The beloved and long-lived Lupin III anime series has an excellent kabuki adaptation running at the Minami-za in Kyoto. Read our review…
TRAVEL
I Stayed In This Japanese Hotel Chain’s Pokémon Room and It Was Amazing
Fans of the popular game and animated series will say "I choose you!" to these comfortable renovated spaces.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kitano Takeshi: The Complete Ranked Filmography (Part 1)
Kitano Takeshi, otherwise known as "Beat" Takeshi, is one of the most famous entertainers in Japan. He's also beloved abroad as a…
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: Detective Conan – One-Eyed Flashback Is What You Want From a Conan Flick
Yep, it's another Conan film - but one that's entertaining for non-fans while giving fans a deeper look at a recurring character.